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College of Business & Executive Education

Executive Master of Business Administration

Pursue a graduate degree while maintaining personal and professional responsibilitie. Faulkner University offers a fully online executive MBA program that provides students with the necessary skills to succeed in the business world and upper-level positions.

Program Objectives

At Faulkner University, we strive to incorporate a distinctly Christian perspective on ethical, business, and technological challenges in the modern workplace. Our Executive MBA with Artificial Intelligence aims to prepare students to:

 

    • Apply AI-driven tools and analytical methods to business scenarios across marketing, operations, finance, and human
      resources
    • Analyze the data requirements, accuracy tradeoffs,
      implementation costs, and organizational readiness factors
      associated with competing AI solutions
    • Apply established ethical frameworks to real-world AI
      deployment scenarios involving competing stakeholder interests
      and organizational values
    • Evaluate an organization’s AI practices against applicable
      regulatory requirements and voluntary governance standards
      relative to risk severity and organizational capacity
    • Analyze the organizational, workforce, and data infrastructure
      requirements
    • Necessary to successfully lead cross-functional AI transformation
      initiatives
    • Evaluate AI investment opportunities and strategic AI adoption
      decisions using structured decision-making frameworks
      incorporating competitive, financial, and organizational criteria

PROGRAM RESOURCES

UNDERGRADUATE

Admission Requirements
  • A completed graduate application
  • A Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • A resume which includes both education and work experience.
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted.
  • Official (unopened) transcripts must be received. Hand-delivered copies, photocopies, and printouts of grade reports are not acceptable.

Any exceptions to the admissions criteria above are considered by the MBA program staff and the administration of the Harris College of Business & Executive Education.

View Curriculum

Explore the Online Executive MBA Program

Each course includes traditional learning methods and integrated video segments to promote student engagement. This online MBA program consists of 10 courses that are each five weeks in length and are completed individually. If courses are all taken consecutively, students can graduate in as little as one year. With start dates every five weeks, you can apply anytime. The courses for each semester are as follows:

Fall Semester

  • MBA 6310 Managerial Economics
  • MBA 6320 Organizational Behavior
  • MBA 6331 AI Ethics and Governance

Spring Semester

  • MBA 6340 Quantitative Analysis
  • MBA 6350 Managerial Finance
  • MBA 6360 Marketing Management
  • MBA 6332 AI Strategy for Business

Summer Semester

  • MBA 6380 Managerial Accounting
  • MBA 6333 Applied AI for Business
  • MBA 6395 Strategic Management

To learn more about this coursework, students can review the program requirements.

Program Information

An executive MBA is similar to a traditional MBA degree but focuses more on the nuances of business rather than the basics. Executive MBAs help established business professionals become better leaders and gain stronger skills to advance their careers. An executive MBA is also geared toward people who are already established in their careers and don’t have the time or ability to attend on-campus classes every day, so they are typically offered online on a part-time basis.

The completion of a master’s degree lets you add an impressive qualification to your resume and will help you gain a larger network of alumni, colleagues, and friends. Students in executive MBA programs are also better prepared to apply the skills they’ve learned because they’re already immersed in their careers and can apply the newfound knowledge immediately in their careers.

Graduate Tuition and Fees
TUITION
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies $510 per semester hour
Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Family Ministry $510 per semester hour
Master of Arts in Family Life Ministry $510 per semester hour
Master of Arts in Humanities $485 per semester hour
Master of Business Administration $580 per semester hour
Master of Education $485 per semester hour
Master of Science in Counseling $565 per semester hour
Master of Science in Justice Administration $565 per semester hour
Master of Science Management  - One year $555 per semester hour
Master of Science Management - Two year $500 per semester hour
Master of Science in General Psychology $570 per semester hour
Master of Science in Psychology and Disability Services $570 per semester hour
Certificate in Disability Services $570 per semester hour
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies $920 per semester hour (starting Fall 2026)
Master of Speech and Language Pathology $750 per semester hour
Master of Speech and Language Pathology - Online $750 per semester hour
Master of Theology $510 per semester hour
PhD in Biblical Studies $585 per semester hour
PhD in Health Sciences $780 per semester hour
PhD in Humanities $660 per semester hour
Doctor of Physical Therapy $750 per semester hour
Doctor of Occupational Therapy $750 per semester hour
FEES
General Fee $350 per semester ($250 if 5 hours or less)
Online Course Fee (for fully online course) $75 per semester hour
Applicable Course Fees (see fees below)

 

How to Apply

Apply for free by going to our online graduate application form! Once you have applied, an admissions counselor will reach out to you with the next steps.

FAQs

When can I start the program?

The executive MBA program has start dates every five weeks.

How is the program offered?

The program is a completely online, accelerated program.

Do I have to attend any courses live or in person?

The program is completely asynchronous, meaning no live meetings or lectures.

How fast can I complete the program?

The program is designed to be completed in one year.

Faculty & Staff Directory

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Patrick Smith

Master of Business Administration Director

Admissions, Contact, and Accreditation 

For additional information, please contact our enrollment team:

Phone 334.386.7140
Email graduateenrollment@faulkner.edu

The Harris College of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).